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I am forever grateful for Kristen
I started working with Kristen in 2020. Before finding her I had seen a variety of doctors/specialists as well as other functional medicine practitioners. Some tried to help but couldn’t, some told me nothing was wrong, some told me it was my fault their plans weren’t working. To say i felt defeated is an understatement. Leading up this I was severely overtraining and severely under eating. I was training 6 days a week, sometimes multiple sessions a day. I was in a near fatal accident. I was in a bad relationship that led to marriage and then divorce. I lost my relationship with my sister as well. I was going through extreme cases of stress on my body mentally, physically, and emotionally. I experienced extreme fatigue to the point I could barely hold my arm up to brush my teeth. I’d sleep for 12 hours and it wasn’t enough. My body wasn’t responding to anything I tried to do to improve my physique, in fact, it was getting worse. I couldn’t eat without getting bloated/distended. I started experiencing anxiety and depression. Extreme brain fog. There were days I could hardly get out of bed let alone do any sort of physical activity. My hair was falling out. My skin was changing. I developed an autoimmune condition. Kristen worked hard using multiple techniques and tools to help me find my health again. She was understanding and compassionate when I was struggling. She celebrated all the wins with me, big or small. When we needed to pivot she would lead the way. My case is not easy. My case did not follow the “simple formula”. Kristen could’ve given up on me like others but she didn’t. Working with Kristen, we got my health to a place where I was able to finish the Chicago Marathon run/walking in 2021 and again in 2022. In 2024, I got the ultimate prize when I got pregnant at 39 years old. I cannot train like i used to, but training like i used to is part of what got me into this mess. Kristen has taught me how to listen to my body, how to support my body, and how to keep my body in a good and healthy place. I am forever grateful for her.
Reply from Vidal CoachingNov 20, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your story — your honesty and resilience are truly inspiring. You’ve walked through extreme stress, burnout, medical dismissal, and an autoimmune diagnosis, yet you never stopped searching for answers. We’re incredibly grateful you trusted Kristen and the Vidal team along the way. Kristen speaks so highly of you, and it’s clear why. Your willingness to pivot, listen to your body, and rebuild your health step-by-step is what made this transformation possible. Finishing the Chicago Marathon twice and then becoming pregnant at 39 are absolutely beautiful milestones — and a testament to the healing you worked so hard for. Thank you again for letting us be part of your journey. We’re cheering you on as you enter this next chapter. 💛



